Snow help

i need some help for a trip I have coming up to Reno. Snow is predicted.
I have a 2017 TRD sport. I have factory tires and suspension. I’m not much of a off roader.
My question is, should I get chains or cables?
Any other tips for this would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT* Big thanks to everyone for advise. I made it to Reno and returned safely. There was a good amount of snow but the TACO did its thing and the performance really surprised me. I didn't even use the chains i bought.

 

If you have 4 wheel drive, you’ll be fine bud. Don’t worry. I live in the north where we get snow every day. I never needed chains. Just bring a small snow shovel if something real bad happens. It’s just snow. Don’t be scared. Your truck will do awesome

 

Thanks for the reassurance. I always have a shovel and axe in some quick fist mounts in the bed.

 

Then no worries. Have fun. And just for heck of it. When your up there. Do some doughnuts in a snowy parking lot. It’s fun

 

Chains will last longer then cables, but don't use them unless you need them... running them on dry pavement will just shake you like crazy and wear them out...and if a chain snaps at speed THAT can get REALLY messy...

 

Before you do those doughnuts though... press and hold that skid control button for 3 seconds and turn off those safety features

 

CALTRANS will have the Chain Regs, posted for Donner Summit. If they say you need chains, BELIEVE it!

 

Keep an eye on the highway cameras. Again I wouldn’t worry

http://newtoreno.com/ca-i80-webcams-donner-summit.htm

 

Thanks for the help guys.

 

4x4 will be all you need. Just remember to take it nice n easy and give others on the road plenty of space. And as stated earlier CALTRANS will be all over it if it’s gnarly on the road and will even shut it down till the roads clear up if needed.

 

Trick to snow is speed. The slicker it is, the slower you go. Start loosing traction then you’re going to fast. On down hills or slowing down, down shifting is often better then breaking. Good luck and don’t let the traffic flow determine your speed, go with what you’re comfortable doing.

 

Yeah forgot to mention that a heavy foot on the break is not your friend, downshifting IS!

 

Also don’t brake just before or going into a corner well you can but very lightly ir your’ll just go straight. Learn threahold braking and don’t rely on abs. Threshold is a much better option IMO as it keeps the wheels moving and tour in control more. Eaiest way ti determine this is hit your breaks if the abs kicks in back off and keep it right in the limit. Also if your sliding look where you want to go, do not look at whats coming at you. Easier said then done. .

With regards to chains, wel you can’t use em on the front tyres without spacers/etc. If solely using them for this trip grab cables ones for the rears. Easier to install and your more apt to use rm.

Also this being said, i’ve never once needed chains before on heyd that say they are required even here in Canada.

 

Is this true even with stock tire size?

 

Oh. I suppose. The chains would hit the upper control arm.

 

theres lots of range rovers up there to pull you out

 

Keep in mind you have 4 wheel drive.

Which does not improve stopping. Tire grip is all there is.

Caution is still the key word.

 

No women are going to soil their ugg boots and leggings to pull out some pleb in a Tacoma

 

I plow with my with a Tacoma I live in Maine, winter tires not all season never been stuck. Don't be stupid and think you can go anywhere and you will be fine. Ice is ice it sucks but good tires will get you thru most of it.

 

Good advice here, you'll be fine. But if you drive to the mountains a few times a year I would just buy some cables for $80 off Amazon. Buy once cry once. People spend much more money on other things.